Rauner event on Saturday moved to Boondock's

A free and public event arranged for today by the Sangamon County Republican Party featuring GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner has been moved to a larger venue.

The event, scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m., will take place at Boondock's, 2909 N. Dirksen Parkway.

The event had been scheduled for the Knights of Columbus Hall on West Street.

Rosemarie Long, who chairs the Sangamon County Republican Party, said the event was moved to make sure there's enough room to accommodate the crowd.

Long said she arranged the event so Republican precinct committeemen would get a chance to meet with Rauner. She said Rauner may spend some time with just that group in part of the building, but the program is open to the public and there will be refreshments.